And he faces a top Democratic recruit in former New York City Councilmember Domenic M. Recchia Jr. Recchia had not filed his second-quarter report with the FEC as of press time. Reports are due by the end of Tuesday. As of June 4, before the primary, he reported nearly $1.1 million in cash on hand.

President Barack Obama carried New York's 11th District by 4 points in 2012. That fact, coupled with Grimm's legal struggles, make this district one of the best pickup opportunities for Democrats this fall.

The race is rated Leans Democratic by the Rothenberg Political Report/Roll Call.